Larry F. Hepler

Larry Frank Hepler, 81, of Rhodes Place died Friday, September 27 ^th , 2019 at his residence. He was born in Butler on October 29 ^th , 1937 a son of the late Martha Hepler. He was married to Vera J. (Teece) Hepler on April 20 ^th , 1996. She survives in New Castle. Mr. Hepler retired as a truck driver from Harbor Steel, and was a Veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Elk’s and Eagle’s clubs, and enjoyed walking, meeting and talking to people, dancing, and drawing. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and playing games, and he raced cars at Lernerville Speedway.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Trina Hepler, Tonya Puzio, Theresa Hepler, three step-children, Linda Simons, Larry McCullough, Bonnie Bardash, one sister, Shirley Rice, five grandchildren, Harmony, Nicole, Natasha, Marrissa, Alisha, three great grandchildren, Haisly, Kamden, Hunter, four step-grandchildren, Linda, Brian, Kelly, Lindsey, and four step-greatgrandchildren, Sierra, Trenton, Kaityln, and Logan.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Archie Helper, and one step granddaughter, Becky.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 1 ^st , 2019 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 1 ^st , 2019 at 1 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Pastor Michael Long of Savannah Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.